@brie You're probably right with a couple of years, I think I've read that somewhere. As for cutting it, I visited the Clydebank Mens Shed yesterday and was made very welcome. The guys there are pred...

Hi Robin, I’m no expert but without kiln drying, you’re probably looking at a couple of years for a big lump like that to dry. If you manage to get it cut into slabs, then drying time would be much re...

It's been some time since I've posted anything, been a bit busy in my new house. Settled in now in Clydebank but haven't got a workshop organised yet. I've got a flimsy 8'x6' shed but its too cluttere...

Hey, welcome. Everything you need to know is in the Build your own acoustic guitar course, right here. Click on the Courses tab near the top of the screen and sign up for the course. Mark will explai...

Number one tip - everything you need to know is included in Mark's courses.

Hello, I’m Julio Herrera from Via Dei Velutini, Italia. I’m excited to join this community and connect with everyone! I’m planning to build my first acoustic guitar and would love some guidance. What ...

@boo good one

Schaller 2000 5 string bass bridge. It is discontinued if you can get a hold of it. Love thes bridges. Be wary however intonation and string height setting on it is limiting. I think that is why it i...

@boo, the individual ones are 15.5/16 mm wide I need something that is under 13mm wide

@petersoyanov Could you not use individual string bridges like these?

Hello Gang. I am working on a very weird size bass guitar. the fretboard and the top were the reason I started building this. My problem is: 5 string bases have 70mm+ string spread. I need mine...

Six Tips That Will Improve Your Fingerstyle Guitar Playing are follows as:- 1. Keep your nails at a consistent length. 2. Highlight those bass notes 3. Prioritise the melody notes 4. Do not lose the...

Wow!.That looks fantastic!! 😍 And you got a disco dancefloor as a bonus too

Test on scrap!!! @clinton You know how Mark always says test on scrap? Well, I've just tested some candy paints over metal flake on this scrap body. I burst some black candy around the edges first ...

@boo Wowza!!!!

That's insane, @boo ! It will be a shame to shield the cavities😅 Beautiful work

With the lights out, just the light from my phone. Attachment : VID_20240909_195939.mp4

Attachment : VID_20240909_182110.mp4 It's everywhere ✨✨✨✨

It's been a while but I've finally got around to starting another metal flake paint job. I've made this Strat type body out of a big chunk of Sapele I've had for years. All the usual prep, carving and...

How about an extension module to the electric guitar course... carving a top?